Mervin Bennett had just finished a round of golf when he stopped into a corner store to pick up a few lotto tickets.
The factory worker, 76, from Stratford, ended up winning $350,000 playing ‘Big Spin’.
“I called my son first to share the good news,” Bennett said in a media release. “He was at work and missed my calls. When we did connect, all he could say was ‘You’re kidding, right?’”
Bennett said $100,00 would have been great but “winning $350,000 is unbelievable.”
“It’s time to upgrade to a new vehicle. I also have a big extended family, and I look forward to treating them to a fancy Christmas dinner out. This win will also make my 77th birthday in February one to remember.”
